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DEMODEX INVESTIGATION ON EYELASHES

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Lab Section Category	Cytology – Non-gynaecological Cytology View write-up
Specimen Required	1. Label 2 microscope glass slides with patient’s NRIC and name on the frosted end of the slides with a hard lead pencil or with patient’s CPOE label. 2. Place eyelashes in between the 2 microscopic slides, in the centre. 3. Tape both short ends, top and bottom of the glass slides with scotch tape and ensure eyelashes are secured. 4. Place slides in a slide container labelled with patient’s CPOE labels. 5. Store at room temperature if unable to submit specimen to Cytology Laboratory on the same day.
Indications	An epilated eyelash sample viewed under a microscope can confirm Demodex infestation, a common cause of blepharitis.
Turnaround Time	5 working days
Day(s) Test Set up	Daily